LIVE UPDATES: Arizona State Seeks to Upset Texas Tech

The Sun Devils are fighting to stay alive in the race for the Big 12 title on Saturday.
Sep 21, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA;  Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) takes a snap against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images
Sep 21, 2024; Lubbock, Texas, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) takes a snap against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium and Cody Campbell Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images | Michael C. Johnson-Imagn Images

TEMPE -- The Arizona State Sun Devils (4-2, 2-1 Big 12) are suiting up to face the seventh-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders (6-0, 2-0) on Saturday afternoon at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe.

The Sun Devils are seeking to exact revenge on Texas Tech for the loss in Lubbock last season, while the Red Raiders are looking to continue the string of dominance that they have displayed halfway into the season.

Arizona State is likely to be receiving a major reinforcement today, as QB Sam Leavitt has been listed as probable the last three days via the player availability report - official confirmation is set to be unveiled in the coming minutes.

Arizona State on SI is covering the game with live updates as key moments occur in the contest in real time below.

First Quarter

15:00 - Texas Tech 0, Arizona State 0

  • Texas Tech begins game with ball at their own 25 yard line.

11:28 - Texas Tech 0, Arizona State, 0

  • Kanyon Floyd punts for 42 yards. Texas Tech fair catch. Red Raiders begin drive at own 8 yard line.

5:51 - Texas Tech 0, Arizona State, 0

  • Arizona State starts with ball at own 21 yard line following 49-yard punt by Jack Burgess.
  • 3:48 - Sam Leavitt completes 49-yard pass to Jaren Hamilton. Arizona State moves to Texas Tech 22 yard line.

1:43 - Texas Tech 0, Arizona State 3

  • Kicker Jesus Gomez knocks down 34-yard field goal for the first points of the game.

0:00 - Texas Tech 0, Arizona State 3

  • Arizona State has ball going into the second quarter at Texas Tech 29 following 19 yard Jordyn Tyson reception.

Second Quarter

14:02 - Texas Tech 0, Arizona State 6

  • Gomez's 47-yard field goal attempt is good.

10:15 - Texas Tech 0, Arizona State 6

  • Arizona State stops Texas Tech on 4th-and-6 - the Sun Devil offense is set to take over on their own 36 yard line.

8:18 - Texas Tech 0, Arizona State 6

  • Leavitt misses Tyson on 4th-and 1 shot downfield. Texas Tech takes over at Arizona State 45-yard line.

5:57 - Texas Tech 7, Arizona State 6

  • Will Hammond completes 30-yard touchdown to Coy Eakin. Play is upheld upon review.

2:00 - Texas Tech 7, Arizona State 6

  • Arizona State has ball at Texas Tech 7 following 45-yard connection from Leavitt to Hamilton.

1:44 - Texas Tech 7, Arizona State 9

  • Gomez hits 26-yard field goal to take the lead following a successful 10-play, 66 yard drive.

0:00 - Texas Tech 7, Arizona State 9

  • The Sun Devils will receive the ball to begin the second half.

Third Quarter

12:31 - Arizona State 9, Texas Tech 7

  • Martell Hughes intercepted ball at Texas Tech 21. Ball was broken up by Montana Warren before the interception.

8:50 - Arizona State 16, Texas Tech 7

  • Leavitt hits Tyson on out route for two-yard touchdown. Gomez knocks down extra point.

0:00 - Arizona State 16, Texas Tech 7

  • Arizona State has a 3rd and goal from Texas Tech's 9-yard line going into the fourth frame.

Fourth Quarter

14:14 - Arizona State 19, Texas Tech 7

  • Gomez knocks down 28-yard field goal to extend Arizona State's lead after a drive that extended 8:20.

11:24 - Arizona State 19, Texas Tech 7

  • Arizona State stops Texas Tech on 4th-and-6 - the Sun Devils take over with the ball at their own 9 yard line.

3:45 - Arizona State 19, Texas Tech 14

  • Hammond runs for one-yard touchdown; Texas Tech's second score of the day after a long line of defensive stands from Arizona State.

2:00 - Texas Tech 22, Arizona State 19

  • Hammond connects with Reggie Virgil for touchdown following 36-yard punt return after defensive stop.

0:34 - Arizona State 26, Texas Tech 22

  • 1-yard touchdown rush from Raleek Brown caps off a drive that was catalyzed by the Leavitt/Tyson connection.

0:00 - Arizona State 26, Texas Tech 22

The Sun Devil defense was able to hold off the Red Raiders' rally on the final drive of the game despite a major final push from Hammond.

Read more about Arizona State basketball coach Bobby Hurley speaking directly to fans ahead of the start of the 2025 season here, and on three major takeaways from the 42-10 loss to Utah here.

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Kevin Hicks is an Arizona State alumni and now serves as the Arizona State Beat Writer On SI.